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Green Salads Relishes

Mary’s Coleslaw

1 head Savoy or Napa cabbage 4 scallions 1/2 bunch cilantro, torn 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 TBS soy sauce 1 jalapeno chili, finely diced 1 TBS sugar 2 limes zested and juiced Kosher salt and ground pepper Thinly shave cabbage, thinly slice scallions, combine with cilantro Mix remaining ingredients Toss cabbage […]

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Condiments Melange Vegetable Salads

Roasted Peppers with Anchovy, Olives, and Capers

4 large sweet peppers, roasted and large chop TT salt, pepper, red pepper flakes EVOO 12 anchovy filets, rinsed and blotted 12 black olives 1 tsp capers Basil leaves, for garnish Combine peppers, salt, pepper, flakes, EVOO and marinate a while Arrange peppers on platter, lay on anchovies Top pepper combo with olives, capers, basil

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Fruit Fruit Salads Relishes

Green Peach Salad with Simple Lime Dressing

½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup lime juice ½ tsp coarse salt 2 cups thinly sliced unripe peach 2 finely chopped Serrano chiles Whisk oil, lime juice, and salt until emulsified Toss peach slices and chiles with dressing Cover and chill Serve with soft cheese

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Relishes Sauces Sauces

Parsley Pesto

¼ cup salted roasted sunflower seeds ¾ cup olive oil ½ tsp salt 2 TBS lemon juice, plus zest 1 bunch flat leaf parsley Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until smooth.

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Pickles

Sauerkraut

Serves: 12 cups   Ingredients 5 pounds green cabbage, shredded 3 tablespoons pickling salt 1 tablespoon juniper berries 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 quart water, in a sanitized glass jar   Directions In large mixing bowl, mix cabbage thoroughly with salt, juniper berries, and caraway seeds, using hands or tongs. If using your hands, make […]

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Pickles

Bavarian Sauerkraut

• Prep time: 5 minutes • Cook time: 40 minutes INGREDIENTS • 1 16-oz can or jar of sauerkraut (best is fresh sauerkraut in jars, found in refrigerated section of grocery store) • 1 cup white wine • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1/2 cup peeled and chopped apple • 10 juniper berries, cracked • […]

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Salsas

Garlic Citrus Salsa

1 cup citrus sections (orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime or tangerine) 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp chopped red onion dash of hot pepper sauce 1 tsp white wine vinegar Chop 1 cup of citrus sections with garlic, onion, hot pepper sauce and white wine vinegar.

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Salsas

Tomato and Artichoke Salsa

6-ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts 1 large tomato 1 minced clove of garlic Chop the contents of a jar of marinated artichoke hearts with tomato and garlic.

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Pickles

Bread-and-Butter Pickles

1 pound Kirby cucumbers 2 Tbsp kosher salt 3 large sprigs fresh dill 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1/4 tsp allspice berries Trim ends from cucumbers and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In colander set over a plate, toss them with sea salt. […]

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Pickles

Dill Pickles

2 cups cider vinegar 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup non-iodized salt or canning salt 1/2 cup (packed) fresh dill 3 white onions, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 3 1/2 to 4 pounds small Kirby cucumbers, well scrubbed (to fill 1-gallon jar) 1 tsp mustard or celery seed Sterilize 1-gallon glass […]

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Salsas

Roasted Corn Salsa

2 cups fresh corn kernels (3 to 4 large ears) salt and pepper 1/3 cup minced red bell pepper 1/3 cup minced sweet onion (Vidalia or Walla Walla) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 3 Tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp honey Toss the corn with the […]

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Salsas

Five-Tomato Salsa

 This salsa requires a lot of chopping, so you might ask your guests to give you a hand. To provide a bit of spice, add minced jalapeno or serrano chiles. 3 to 4 pounds tomatoes (choose a mix of different colors and sizes, such as Sungold cherry, Green Zebra, Brandywine, Early Girl, Golden Jubilee, Sweet […]

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Salsas

Santa Maria Salsa

3 (12-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 can (3 1/2-4 ounces) Ortega green chiles, drained and chopped 1 onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste Tabasco sauce to taste Combine the tomatoes, chiles, garlic and onion; mix well. Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco. Yields about 7 cups; serves 12 to 15.

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Salsas

Provencal

1 chopped clove of garlic 2 Tbsp minced onion 1 tsp herbes de Provence 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 finely chopped large plum tomatoes 12 pitted black olives 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil Saute garlic, onion and herbes de Provence in olive oil for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, olives and chopped fresh basil. Heat through.

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Salsas

Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa

3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup white onion, diced 1/2 cup dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Combine ingredients. Serve as an accompaniment to the Grilled Chicken with Rosemary. As a dessert course, try a plate of ripe pears, brie or toasted almonds.

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Salsas

Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Watermelon Salsa

1 cup chopped walla walla sweet onion 2 cups chopped seeded watermelon 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1 cup chopped orange sections 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers 1 large minced garlic clove 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp white vinegar In a large bowl, stir together orange marmalade, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, […]